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Paul Bridges Group lists this Associate Partner opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Partner, Consumer Executive Search
Retail | Hospitality | Restaurants | Food Services | Consumer Products
The Opportunity
A leading executive search firm is looking to add an Associate Partner to its Consumer practice.
This role is designed for an established search professional who is ready to take on broader commercial responsibility, deepen senior client relationships, and continue building a presence across the Consumer market.
The successful individual will operate at the intersection of business development, client advisory, and executive search delivery, working with C Suite leaders, boards, investors, and senior functional executives across a range of consumer facing sectors.
The Firm
Our client is a highly regarded executive search platform with a strong reputation for placing senior executives and board members into both high growth businesses and established organizations.
Its Consumer work spans a broad range of industries, including:
The firm combines strong market access with an established research and delivery infrastructure, giving senior search professionals the platform and support to build meaningful client relationships and expand their own areas of expertise.
The Role
As Associate Partner, you will be responsible for developing new business, growing existing accounts, and advising clients on senior leadership needs across the Consumer landscape.
You will work closely with CEOs, CHROs, investors, founders, and board members to understand their business priorities and translate those needs into high quality executive search solutions.
The position also offers the opportunity to help shape and expand a practice over time. You will have the freedom to develop relationships, identify new areas of opportunity, and build a durable book of business while leveraging the firm's broader brand and resources.
Key Responsibilities
Client Development
Build and deepen relationships with senior decision makers across Consumer
Originate new retained executive search assignments
Expand existing accounts through a consultative and relationship driven approach
Identify commercial opportunities across both established and emerging Consumer businesses
Executive Search Leadership
Lead and contribute to senior level searches across C Suite, Board, and functional leadership roles
Partner with internal delivery and research teams to ensure strong execution
Maintain close involvement throughout the search process, from initial intake through completion
Provide clients with informed candidate assessments and market perspective
Market Advisory
Advise clients on talent movement, leadership trends, succession, and organizational priorities
Develop a strong point of view on market dynamics across Retail, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food Services, and Consumer Products
Translate sector knowledge into meaningful insights for clients and candidates
Practice Development
Help expand the firm's presence across targeted Consumer verticals
Build a recognizable market position within areas of personal expertise
Collaborate with other Partners and practices on cross sector opportunities
Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the broader Consumer business
Ideal Background
10+ years of executive search experience
Strong exposure to Consumer facing industries such as Retail, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food Services, or Consumer Products
Proven success originating and executing senior level searches
Experience managing complex relationships with senior executives, boards, investors, and other decision makers
Strong commercial instincts and a track record of business development
Ability to balance origination, client advisory, and search execution
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build a meaningful practice over time
Strong understanding of market trends, growth dynamics, and leadership challenges across the Consumer sector
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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